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Softlink Ignites Romanian Librarians’ Conference

Softlink Ignites Romanian Librarians’ Conference

Softlink Central Europe hosted a Softlink Open Day in Sibiu, Romania, marking the beginning of the 34th National Conference of the Romanian Librarians’ Association which ran from September 3 – 6 2024. The open day was designed to update the library community on the latest updates, features and solutions on offer.

Wrapping Up 2024 User Group Meetings in Brisbane

Wrapping Up 2024 User Group Meetings in Brisbane

On September 27th, we held our final User Group Meeting (UGM) for 2024 in Brisbane, concluding a fantastic series of events in Oceania. Like the earlier sessions in Melbourne and Wellington, the Brisbane UGM brought together our vibrant community of Liberty and illumin users for a day filled with learning, sharing, and insightful discussions.

Expanding Horizons: Softlink Acquires Aurora Information Technology

Expanding Horizons: Softlink Acquires Aurora Information Technology

Softlink Information Centers, a Volaris Group company, has acquired Aurora Information Technology (AIT), a leading developer of software solutions for public and special libraries. Founded in the late 1990s by Doug Coulson and Martin Fisk, AIT has built a solid reputation delivering reliable and user-friendly software.

Highlights From Our User Group Meetings in Melbourne and Wellington

Highlights From Our User Group Meetings in Melbourne and Wellington

We recently held two engaging User Group Meetings (UGMs) in Oceania, bringing together our wonderful community of Liberty and illumin users. Our first UGM took place in Melbourne, Australia, on August 22nd, followed by another in Wellington, New Zealand, on September 5th. Our UGM’s are designed to provide attendees with insights, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities.

Lights, Camera, Library! Crafting an Engaging Promo Video

Lights, Camera, Library! Crafting an Engaging Promo Video

Ever thought about giving your library the Hollywood treatment? A short, snappy video could be just the thing to spark curiosity and draw in new faces. In just 1-2 minutes, you could showcase what makes your library special. Ready to roll? Here’s a short guide to putting your library in the spotlight.

5 Things You Didn’t Know Your Library System Could Do

5 Things You Didn’t Know Your Library System Could Do

Integrated Library Systems (ILS) have come a long way and our ILS, Liberty, is at the forefront of this evolution. Over the years, Liberty has introduced many innovative features designed to make managing your library’s resources easier and more efficient.

Why Traditional Ticketing Solutions Fail Research Teams

Why Traditional Ticketing Solutions Fail Research Teams

In our fast-paced digital world, the roles of researchers and research librarians are evolving more rapidly than ever. The important task of tracking and managing research requests can’t be left to traditional ticketing software. While a staple in query management and user assistance, traditional ticketing software often falls short in meeting the specialized demands of research centers.